German Reply Foresees Unacceptable Proposals to U S
Wilson sees end to Mexican troubles as Obregon Scott pact nears final details. The third and final conference on military cooperation to pursue Villa bandits is slated for tomorrow at the immigration station on the U S side of the border bridge. The German ambassador Bernstorff is viewed as a moderating influence in Washington.
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Wilson
Paso
Tex
General Scott
General Obregon
International Bridge
Baker
Scott
Gerard Hands German Note After Meeting With Jagow
Berlin reports James W. Gerard the American ambassador called on Herr Von Jagow for ten minutes at 5:45 pm German time and was handed the German note to the United States. No reference to the note occurred during the talk and crowds showed little interest in the visit.
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Berlin
London
James W. Gerard
Herr von Jagow
United States
Wilhelm Platz
Wilson Reveals Tentative US Mexican Cooperation Pact
President Wilson announced a tentative Scott Obregon agreement guiding future operations of American and Mexican forces in Mexico. The deal aims to prevent misunderstandings and strengthen cordial relations, with formal acceptances to be exchanged after Mexico’s de facto government reviews it.
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Washington
Wilson
General Scott
General Obregon
Mexico
el Paso
Baker
General Ob
Washington Accepts Mexican Border Cooperation Plan
Washington reports that the El Paso border plan of cooperation is acceptable to the U S government and forwarded to General Scott for Carranza officials approval. The agreement calls for Carranza troops to fight bandits south of the border and for gradual U S withdrawal as Mexican police ability improves with use of Mexican railways to supply the expedition. President Wilson expected to issue a formal statement once Carranza approves.
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Washington
el Paso
General Scott
Baker
Carranza
Mexico
Wilson
Lad Who Killed His Chum for Wild Indian to Be Tried
Warsaw Indiana May 4 Clyde Budd 13 was arrested charged with manslaughter for the March 28 shooting death of Robert Smith 11 while playing Indian at Silver Lake Both boys had revolvers and believed them unloaded Budd fired crying Die Indian the bullet piercing Smiths heart Authorities say the incident was unexpected and no blame was previously indicated by the dead boys father Earl Smith
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Clyde Budd
Robert Smith
Silver Lake
Budd
Smith
Earl Smith
Submarine Sinks French Vessel Berna Dette in Atlantic
An official communication reports a French fishing steamer Berna dette sunk by an enemy submarine May 1, about 150 miles from land. The 34 crew members escaped in boats. eight were rescued, twenty six remain adrift.
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London
Atlantic
Sinking news and frontline actions prevail in WWI report
The German legation in Rio de Janeiro reports Brazil has ordered an urgent inquiry into the sinking of the Brazilian steamer Rio Branco and Brazil may act to defend its neutral rights. A French official statement says the Bernadette fishing boat was sunk by a submarine, eight crew saved and twenty six missing. Paris calls the Le Mort-Homme trench fight a small engagement, while heavy shelling continues near Verdun and at the Ikskull bridgehead. Russians and Germans clash near Krevo with strong artillery. Turkish forces are repulsed in attacks near Baiburt and Erzengan as Liman von Sanders oversees Turkish concentrations at North Smyrna and the Asiatic coast.
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Rio Janeiro
Rio Braco
Brazil
Atlantic
le Mort Homme
Paris
Verdun
Ikskull
Krevo
Baiburt
Erzengan
St. Petersburg
Liman von Sanders
Smyrna
Turkey
Asiatic
Legation
Inquiry Ordered Over Rio Branco Sinking
Rio de Janeiro May 4 Brazil announces urgent inquiry into sinking of the Brazilian steamship Rio Branco. Government says the ship was torpedoed and will determine actions to defend neutral rights amid public demand for intervention.
Revenue committees plan early work after McAdoo return
Secretary McAdoo arrives from South America as Rep. Kitchin and Sen. Simmons coordinate on the revenue program. Administration leaders vow cooperation to streamline measures for the coming fiscal year and keep finance and ways and means in constant contact. Simmons predicts a strong finish to the year with internal revenue gains and a surplus by June 1.
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Washington
South America
McAdoo
House Ways and Means
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Kitchin
Simmons
Treasury
Simons
Rep
Finance Committee
Ways and Means
Senate
Tribe of Ben Hur elects new officers in Indiana district
Kendallville Indiana May 4 The 15th annual session of the northern Indiana district congress of the tribe of Ben Hur closed tonight Newly elected officers include W H Bersch South Bend past chief C E Harrod Fort Wayne chief H L Miller South Bend keeper of tribute Elizabeth Waener Marion guide The 1917 meeting will be held at Hartford City South Bend won first prize and Fort Wayne second in the competitive drill
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Kendallville
Ind
Indiana
Tribe of Ben Hur
W. H. Bersch
South Bend
C. E. Harrod
Fort Wayne
H. L. Miller
Elizabeth Waener
Marion
Hartford City
Bank Banking Law Revisions Passed by House
Washington May 4 Three administration bills revising banking laws were passed by the house. One allows national banks to subscribe to stock of foreign banking corporations. The foreign banking bill, framed by Chairman Glass and backed by the American Bankers Association, could lead to foreign branches for many American houses. the measure has not yet cleared the senate.
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Washington
House
Glass
Banking Committee
American Bankers’ Association
Senate
National association of Commissioners of Agriculture formed
Washington May 4 state commissioners organized the National Association of Agriculture Commissioners. E J Watson of South Carolina was chosen president W T Guptil of Maine vice president and Clarence J Dens secretary treasurer. The group endorsed the Sheppard bill to create a national chamber of agriculture.
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Washington
Commissioners of Agriculture
National Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
E. J. Watson
South Carolina
W. T. Guptil
Maine
Clarence J. Dens
Southern Commercial Congress
Congress
National
Chamber of Agriculture
Man Claims Ancient Birth Amid Obstruction Charge
Indianapolis May 4 Ernest Heinrich a graybearded street preacher was jailed on a charge of obstructing a public highway. When asked his age he replied I was born before Adam and he claimed to be the creator of the world saying his address is this earth. He was arrested near Indiana avenue and North street while instructing a crowd of colored persons in a new religion.
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Indianapolis
Timothy Mackessy
Ernest Heinrich
Adam
Heinrich
Indiana Avenue
North Street
Germany Replies to U S on Submarine War Tactics
Washington officials awaited Germany's reply to the U S demand for immediate abandonment of current submarine warfare methods. A press note in Berlin suggested conditions the United States would not accept as Secretary Lansing avoided comment on garbled transmissions and President Wilson prepared for possible diplomatic rupture. Germany reiterates its February 8 manifesto stance while the United States argues armed merchant ships may defend themselves and deserve equal treatment.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Gerard
Wilson
Berlin
Lansing
White House
Wilson and Lansing review German reply amid peace note tensions
Officials monitor Berlin reaction as Wilson and Lansing prepare to study an unofficial text of Germany’s reply. A memorandum by Secretary Lansing outlines a policy of peaceful trading ships, issued days after the note to Europe. State Department operators stay on duty awaiting official text from Ambassador Gerard.
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Lansing
Wilson
Germany
Europe
Berlin
State Department
Gerard
Berlin reply to American note on submarine war concerns public opinion
Berlin reports say the German note to the United States on submarine warfare has been handed to Ambassador Gerard. Chancellery leaders led by Von Bethmann Hollweg and Admiral von Holtzendorff weigh the impact on public opinion while preserving Germanys February 8 manifesto. The long document will likely be released Friday morning.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Gerard
von Bethmann-Hollweg
United States
von Holtzendorff
Naval General Staff
Karl Helfferich
Treasury
Oliver found guilty of first degree murder
In Frankfort Indiana on May 4 1916 Harry Oliver 27 was found guilty of first degree murder for fatally shooting his mother Mary Oliver during dinner. He Twice attempted suicide prior to sentencing and received a life term in Michigan City State Prison. The judge immediately sentenced him and he will be taken away tomorrow morning.
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Frankfort
Ind
Harry Oliver
Clinton County
Oliver
Mary Oliver
Michigan City
Coombs
Danish West Indies May Be Ceded to U S
Washington May 4 The Danish West Indies comprising St Thomas St Croix and St John may again be discussed for possible transfer to the United States. Constantin Brun Danish minister met with Secretary Lansing amid renewed but unconfirmed talks dating back 25 years. The Danish government faces labor troubles and reduced revenue making ceding more plausible while European pressures influence negotiations.
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Washington
Constantin Brun
State Department
Lansing
Danish West Indies
St. Thomas
St. Croix
St. John
United States
Brun
West Indies
Lorimer Faces Still Federal Court Ordeal
Chicago May 4 William Lorimer, acquitted in state court of embezzlement and conspiracy in the La Salle Street Trust and Savings bank failure, faces a federal case. U S District Attorney Clyne said preparation for trial next autumn on charges of misappropriating funds from the La Salle Street National Bank, predecessor to the bank. Lorimer aims to repay poor depositors within a year and then seek U S reinstatement.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
la Salle Street Trust and Savings Bank
United States
Clyne
Lorimer
la Salle Street National Bank
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